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Icd
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Deb Christian Feb 9.

 

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Hi Kevin, I just joined this site and saw your question. I had an ICD implanted in Aug of 2005 due to my "electrical system" in my heart is not working the way it should. I do have cardiomyopathy (was told they aren't sure of the cause but I probabl…
February 9
Hey Kevin, how's it going? I am on my third icd, Aside from the bump in your chest it really is a good thing for quality of life. As they say. I don't even know it's there except for when I shower. I had had a bypass X 4 and two years after that the…
January 27
My first AICD was implanted in September 1993 after malignant tachycardia was discovered. Since the batteries eventually wear out the AICD is replaced about every 4 to 5 years, so I have had a few. It is amazing how much the technology has improved…
January 18
It's Jan '10 now so I am sure you have your ICD and are comfortable with it. I had an ICD implanted three years ago and two years later it was replaced by a Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy-Defibrillator Device for Dilated Cardio Myopathy. I was a…
January 15
Hey kevin, Im guessing by now you have your ICD , i just became a member of this site and man do i wish i knew about it before. I had 2 massive heart attacks in 05 and in 2 months i had to have mine. While the first month was criticle not to move my…
December 2, 2009
October 14, 2009
Erin replied to Kevin Buttry's discussion 'Icd'
I have had mine since I was 15 years old due to cardiac arrest (born with congenital heart defect TGA & also have a pacer) & have had it replaced 2 times in the 11 years I have had it. The most time was last year when they had to replace everything…
August 31, 2009
I had one implanted a year ago June. It was a very simple procedure and I have had no problems with my implant. As far as I know, I've had no incidents requiring it6s use.
August 23, 2009
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August 20, 2009
Hi Kevin, I received an ICD in November of 2007 for secondary prevention of Sudden Cardiac Death, due to HCM (Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy). It's normal to be a "little freaked out" as you mention in your post. When I got the news that I'd need an I…
August 16, 2009
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August 14, 2009
Kevin Buttry added a discussion
I was just wondering if anyone has had an ICD put in. If so please tell all that you can. I have to have one put in on Sept 4 And I am a little freaked out. Thanks for the help. Kevin
August 14, 2009
Kevin Buttry is now a member of HeartPatients.com
August 14, 2009

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I am interested in the following heart health related topics:
Icd Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators
Heart Diseases

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